By NINI NDUONOFIT-AKOH DESPITE decades of reforms, massive public spending, and repeated assurances of progress, Nigeria’s power sector remains stuck in chronic underperformance, failing to deliver reliable electricity to homes and businesses. Each reform phase promised stable supply, lower tariffs, and improved productivity. Instead, the national grid continues to suffer frequent collapses, fragile infrastructure, and […]
By NINI NDUONOFIT-AKOH LOW OUTPUT, HIGH EXPECTATIONS – NIGERIA’S POWER CRISIS DEEPENS Power Generation Collapses to 38% Availability NIGERIA’S power generation sector faced a dramatic underperformance in December 2025, with grid-connected plants operating at only 38 per cent of installed capacity, according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). Out of the 13,625 megawatts (MW) […]
By NJORIGE LYNUS Climate Transition, Economic Impact and Expert Views NIGERIA’S plan to raise $2 billion for climate financing has reignited debate over how best to fund the country’s energy transition without undermining fiscal stability. President Bola Tinubu announced the initiative at the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week summit, saying the National Climate Change Fund would […]
Waste as Energy Solution for Nigeria Expert Identifies Untapped Renewable Fuel Source A Nigerian energy researcher has identified waste cooking oil generated by households, restaurants and fast-food outlets as a viable and largely untapped resource capable of supporting Nigeria’s energy transition and reducing dependence on imported fuels. Dr. Esther Babatunde, a Senior Lecturer in the […]
By NINI NDUONOFIT-AKOH Debt Breakdown & Remittance Performance Togo, Niger, Benin Owe Nigeria ₦25 billion for Electricity, NERC Report RevealsTOGO, Niger and Benin owe Nigeria about $17.8 million—equivalent to over ₦25 billion at the prevailing exchange rate—for electricity supplied under cross-border bilateral arrangements, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has disclosed in its Third Quarter […]
By NINI NDUONOFIT-AKOH Revenue Momentum Shows Opportunity NIGERIA’S 11 DisCos recorded ₦570.25 billion in Q3 2025 revenue, a milestone that reflects rising digital economic activity, increased broadband penetration, and broader dependence on electricity-driven lifestyles—from streaming and cloud computing to fintech transactions and gaming lounges. But the Grid Carries the Burden Although 95.21% remittance performance was […]
Leadership in Action – Accountability at the Alaoji NIPP Plant Direct Engagement Amid Power Supply ConcernsIN a sector often criticized for bureaucratic distance from operational realities, the unscheduled visit by Engr. Jennifer Adighije, Managing Director/CEO of Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), to the Alaoji National Integrated Power Project (NIPP) plant, represents a rare example […]
By NINI NDUONOFIT-AKOH & ESTHER McWILLIS-IKHIDE Africa’s Refining Paradox Africa’s Fuel Trap in a Changing World AFRICA sits on vast crude oil reserves, yet its economies remain dangerously exposed to fuel import shocks. The paradox is stark: the continent produces more than five million barrels of crude daily, but still imports over 70 per cent of […]
By NINI NDUONOFIT-AKOH ENERGY experts, policymakers and private sector players convened in Abuja on Thursday to assess the barriers slowing the development of small river hydropower in Nigeria and to outline reforms needed to unlock its potential for decentralised clean energy. The discussions took place during a UK PACT stakeholder engagement […]
By NINI NDUONOFIT-AKOH Three Decades of Skill, Safety, and Sustainability in Nigeria’s Energy Sector From Humble Beginnings to a Global Model THIRTY years ago, a modest office at the Qua Iboe Terminal in Eket, Akwa Ibom State, gave birth to an experiment in technical training. Few imagined that this initiative—now the Technical Training Centre (TTC) […]